Sunset on the Fraser River
The Neighbourhood
An ethnically diverse neighbourhood within Ontario Street on the west and Knight Street on the east, Sunset extends from 41st Avenue south to the Fraser River in southeastern Vancouver, British Columbia. Like most of southeast Vancouver, the area was once mostly working class, but rising prices everywhere have made the area increasingly popular with young professionals and families no longer able to afford houses on the west side.
Background
Formerly part of the incorporated District of South Vancouver, the neighbourhood became part of Vancouver in 1929. As farmland sloping southward to the river with clusters of homes and villages by the 1860s, when the Fraser River was a full day’s journey to the Granville Townsite on the Burrard Inlet by boat or overland through forest and swamp, Sunset welcomed the advance of Westminster Avenue, now Main Street, south from Mount Pleasant in 1910.
The first immigrants from Punjab arrived in Vancouver in the 1890s. Most of them settled in the area around Main Street and 49th Avenue, and many established restaurants and businesses there. Over the years the Sunset neighbourhood has become for Vancouver’s estimated 160,000 South Asian residents a central assembly point of culture and commerce.
The number of Punjabi speakers increased steadily for decades. It is now the most common language in Sunset. More than one in four, 26 per cent of the Sunset population, in 2006 spoke Punjabi as their first language compared to less than three per cent of the general city population, 21 percent spoke Chinese, and 24 percent English. Businesses, restaurants, and services catering to these communities proliferated along Fraser and Main streets; prominent among them was the Punjabi Market.
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The Punjabi Market
The Punjabi Market is a commercial district and ethnic enclave in a roughly six-block section around Main Street and 49th Avenue. Vancouver is home to more than 200,000 people of Indian and Pakistani descent, nowhere more vibrant than at the Punjabi Market, a world of glittering bangles, flowing saris, and rich curry aromas. The neighbourhood gives visitors a glimpse of South Asian culture on Canada’s Pacific Coast. Shops sell fine silk saris in a rainbow of bright colors and elaborate gowns with thousands of tiny inlaid gems. Bhangra music from Bollywood films pumps out of storefronts. Fine jewelers offer exquisite gold rings, bracelets, and necklaces. In April, the Punjabi Market celebrates Vaisakhi Day, the Sikh New Year, with a colorful parade through the streets attracting thousands of spectators.
Vancouver’s Punjabi Market has been a city fixture for decades, but the 2013 municipal Assessment Roll Report finds the area in financial trouble: “Values here are down about 15 percent as the regional [Indo-Canadian] retail hub continues to shift towards Surrey.” Even Tourism Vancouver says the Punjabi Market is struggling. Once famous for many jewelry stores, the Punjabi Market now displays lots of empty space for lease. Elsewhere across the city, retail property value assessments rise but decline here as businesses relocate to Surrey.
The Punjabi Market Association says the district needs some help from the city, province, and federal governments if it’s going to survive. The Surrey Board of Trade says its city offers lower rents and taxes than does Vancouver.
New Sunset Live MLS Listings
Sunset, Vancouver, BC
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43 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2529809
43 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z4 
$7,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2529809
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,989 sq. ft.
!!INVESTOR ALERT!! Large 49.52'x146.86' (7273 SF) lot located directly across from Langara College, walking distance to Canada Line Station. Langara Golf Course & Oakridge Mall. Offered for sale in conjunction with 35 W49th avenue to provide a large 12,182 SF site. The subject site is permitted to build mixed-use building (up to 4 stories / up to 2.5 FSR) as proposed in Cambie Corridor Phase 3. Wonderful family home, just under 4000 SF. Beautifully renovated with lots of original charm. Gorgeous kitchen - light filled & spacious featuring stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Total 8 bedrooms including a completely renovated 2 bedroom suite with high ceilings, 4 bedrooms upstairs, covered deck facing north with spectacular mountain views. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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219 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2605839
219 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T2
$7,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2605839
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,952 sq. ft.
LOCATED DIRECTLY across from COLUMBIA PARK! Great opportunity in OAKRIDGE AREA for this Development site with 2-2.5 FSR Cambie Corridor plan zoning for 4-6 storey building on W.42nd Ave and Columbia St. TWO LOT ASSEMBLY. Sold in conjunction with Corner Lot, 211 W.42nd Ave. Total Site is almost 13,000 Square Feet. Prestigious Westside Oakridge Location, close to Skytrain, Oakridge mall, shops and restaurants. Mins from Langara Golf Course & Queen Elizabeth Park. School catchment French Immersion General Gordon Elementary and Churchill Winston Secondary, Sir William Van Horne, Eric Hamber schools. Investors/developers Alert. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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203 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2599095
203 SW MARINE Drive Vancouver V5X 2R4
$7,218,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2599095
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,304 sq. ft.
Developers, Investors Alert-- Cambie Corridor (Marpole Community Rezoning Plan) project site 203 SW Marine-236 W 64th Ave, Cambie Corridor plan zoning FOR 6 Stories APARTMENT BUILDING. True rare opportunity for investment or development in prestigious Westside!! Great location--Walk to Marine Gateway shopping, Canada Line station, minutes to Oakridge Mall, downtown, all amenities and top schools! If you're smart buyers, ACT NOW More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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236 W 64TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2598813
236 W 64TH Avenue Vancouver V5X 2L8
$6,103,666Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2598813
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,209 sq. ft.
Developers, Investors Alert-- Cambie Corridor (Marpole Community Rezoning Plan) project site 203 SW Marine-236 W 64th Ave, Cambie Corridor plan zoning FOR 6 Stories APARTMENT BUILDING. True rare opportunity for investment or development in prestigious Westside!! Great location--Walk to Marine Gateway shopping, Canada Line station, minutes to Oakridge Mall, downtown, all amenities and top schools! If you're smart buyers, ACT NOW! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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35 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2530383
35 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z4
$5,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2530383
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,432 sq. ft.
!!!Investor Alert!!! Great deep lot located directly across from Langara College, walking distance to Canada Line Station, Langara Golf Course & Oakridge Mall. Offered for sale in conjunction with 43 W49th avenue to provide a large 12,182 SF site. The subject site is permitted to build mixed-use building (up to 4 stories / up to 2.5 FSR) as proposed in Cambie Corridor Phase 3. Property to be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS". More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6475 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2604228
6475 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5W 2N1
$3,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2604228
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,144 sq. ft.
This beautiful,Spacious ,well maintained home, on Cambie corridor with potential assembly in the future( buyer to verify with city of vancouver).Perfect floor plan, four bedrooms upstair, two ensuite and one jack and jill bathroom. Basement with two bedroom suite , with stable rental income and easy to rent. Located steps to Langara college, oakridge mall and skytrain station. popular school attachement:sir william elementary and Eric hamber secondary, sir winston churchill secondary. Open house: July 31 2-4pm More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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116 W 59TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2597811
116 W 59TH Avenue Vancouver V5X 1W9
$3,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2597811
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,375 sq. ft.
Built by Inatell International Land & Investment Ltd. A masterful build and one of a kind in Marpole. 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom custom built luxury home with a bonus lane way house. From the roof deck patio you will oversee south Vancouver, Richmond, River, and beautiful sunset to the ocean and island. House equipped with VRF air conditioning system with max heating/cooling efficiency, Miele appliances, natural stones, European windows, and so much more. Steps away from Child Care, Schools, Parks, Skytrain and Shopping. Perfect place to raise your family. Act now before it is too late. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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66 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2578363
66 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2R9
$3,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2578363
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,554 sq. ft.
Perched high above is this well maintained one owner home. Move in an enjoy now and cash in later with the LAND ASSEMBLY POTENTIAL. Located in the prime Cambie Corridor Plan which allows for residential uses up to four stories, with an anticipated density range of up to 1.75 FSR. Close to Oakridge Mall, Queen Elizabeth park, transit and the Canada Line. Just steps away from all the areas finest attributes and top schools. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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67 W 62ND Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2569416
67 W 62ND Avenue Vancouver V5X 2C9
$3,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2569416
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 3,578 sq. ft.
Beautiful custom-built home sitting on the higher side of street with view. Open layout main floor with high ceiling. Glass enclosed kitchen to prevent smell. Upper floor has 3 ensuite bedrooms. Basement has 4 bedroom suite rented $3010 (potential two bedroom suite plus one bedroom suite). Laneway house has 2 bedroom and 2 bathrooms rented $1800. Miele appliances, A/C, built in speakers, lawn sprinkler. Walking distance to Langara College and golf course. School catchment: Sexsmith Elementary & Churchill Secondary. Very convenient location: Marine Gateway skytrain station, shops & restaurants, movie theatre, banks, Superstore, T&T. Total rental income=$4,810 per month. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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423 E 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fraser VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2594214
423 E 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 2G8
$3,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2594214
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,879 sq. ft.
Main/Fraser custom- built home on the high side of the street. Nearly 3900 SQFT on extra deep 46' x 140'52 lot. This 9 BDRMs+ 5.5 BATH, south facing home features spacious open plan living & generous room sizes. Main level boasts formal dining & living with gas fp, gourmet kitchen w/ gas range, bright family room attached to sun drenched deck; 2 BDRMs( one has en-suite); pwdr rm. 4 large BDRMs and balcony up. BSMT 2 Rental suites are mortgage helpers. Radiant floor heat throughout. Terrific fenced yard and triple garage + 1 open parking with lane access. Rezoning potential to build multifamily. Open House Sunday (Aug 1st) 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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